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Review: Sanctuary Lost by Moira Rogers

April 22, 2010 by Mandi 10 Comments

Sanctuary Lost (Red Rock Pass, #2)
Sanctuary Lost by Moira Rogers (Red Rock Pass #2)
Paranormal Romance
Ebook June 9, 2009
In Print April 2010
Samhain
Reviewed by Mandi


Why I read: Loved book one!


Favorite Quote: “I’m not as wholesome as my sister.”
”Thank God for that,” he told her, his voice low and solemn. “I like my women a little kinky.”

The second book in this series picks up right where book one, Cry Sanctuary left off. Brynn was kidnapped by an evil alpha, Alan Matthews as a repercussion for her sister Abby escaping after he turned her into a wolf. Abby, her mate Keith and another alpha Joe rescue Brynn in book one. Now Brynn, still a human, is living at Red Rock Sanctuary with her sister. She is scared, mentally trying to recover from the terror Alan put her through. Alan is upset, to say the least, that Brynn escaped with her life, and for the past three weeks, his wolves have snuck into the sanctuary and tried to attack. So far, they have been held back, but Brynn doesn’t feel safe. What she wants is to become a wolf. She feels that way she would be harder to kill and everyone wouldn’t have to worry so much about her.

Joe and his wolf are feeling very protective over Brynn. He is not against her becoming a wolf, as long as she realizes it is forever. He has reservations becoming her Guide, the person that is set to help a new wolf transition, because last time he was physically involved with his trainee, she left him abruptly and he took it hard.

With another attack on the horizon from Alan, Brynn must decide her future – does it include becoming a wolf, and does it include one sexy wolf as her mate?

I really enjoyed the fact that Sanctuary Lost continues with the war against Alan Matthews even though there is a new couple we focus on. I think Moira Rogers does a great job so far with this series and with the other series I read by them, Southern Arcana, to present a great romance, and also continue with the world building and events from previous books. They combine the two so seamlessly.

The ongoing theme in Brynn’s life is to survive. She survived being kidnapped by Alan, she survives the first few weeks at Red Rock and then she must decide if she can survive as a wolf. She hates being weak and a target. She has feelings for Joe, and after she feels a bit more comfortable at the Sanctuary, she is not afraid to let him know exactly how she feels. I liked her attitude and the way she handles him. She wants him and eventually has the courage to tell him her feelings. This leads to some very hot sex scenes between these two.

Joe on the other hand is trying to reign his wolf in and not totally smother her with his alpha side. He is deadly and lethal and all the yummy things that come with a strong alpha male. Keith and Abby, from book one have lots of page time and I have to say I am still a Keith fan girl. He is so over the top Alpha that he makes me want to submit while I sit reading in my chair. Abby was a bit over the top in her protective mode of her sister, and I was ready by the end for Abby to make peace. Brynn handles her well though as only a sister can.


Sanctuary Lost is a great addition to the Red Rock series. Moira Rogers has created an action packed world where romance definitely doesn’t take a back seat.


Rating: 4/5

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  1. Blodeuedd says

    April 22, 2010 at 9:29 am

    Lol, great quote as always Mandi, that one made me smile.

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  2. Heather (DarklyReading) says

    April 22, 2010 at 9:48 am

    I love this series! Even though I liked this book what happened to Brynn was hard to read and the changes she now has to cope with.. at least she has Joe though :D.. have you read the third one yet?

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  3. Mandi says

    April 22, 2010 at 10:36 am

    Blodeuedd – :)

    Heather – I just started #3 last night..I'm very excited for Dylan's story!

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  4. Fiction Vixen says

    April 22, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    I like Brynn in this one, especially after her change. She's going to be a handful for Joe :) Nice review!

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  5. Mandi says

    April 22, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    I like Brynn too..I'm reading the third right now and she just flipped out in the bar :) I want to be her..LOL.

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  6. Smokinhotbooks says

    April 22, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    I have no willpower when it comes to a. ebooks b. 4 stars and c. quotes like that (points above) – I read Moira Rogers other series do you like this one better?

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  7. Mandi says

    April 22, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    They are both really good..their other series might have a slight lead…..just teeny tiny.

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  8. Heather (DarklyReading) says

    April 22, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    Dylan's book is my fav! I hope you'll like it Mandi!

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